Russel Brothers Limited OWEN SOUND, ONTARIO Steelcraft Boat Builders
| Opeongo
Canadian List of Shipping 1956: Opeongo [C.177556] registered at Ottawa; built at Owen Sound in 1947. 46'6 x 13’ x 4'4; 20 g.t.; 14 n.t. 186 hp. Owned by The Upper Ottawa Improvement Co., Ottawa. Canadian List of Shipping 1970: Steel tug Opeongo [C.177556] registered at Ottawa. Built at Owen Sound in 1947. 47'; 20 g.t. Canadian List of Ships 1997: Owned by The Upper Ottawa Improvement Co., Ottawa. Transport Canada List 2003: Owned by ICO Inc., Portage Du Fort, Québec. |
JP notes: The Opeongo ashore near Chapeau, QC 1993.
RBF notes: Opeongo - Marine Construction Tug (Soo, ON July 2, 2004)
Tugs Regan and Opeongo on parade July 2nd, 1999.
From Russel company brochure: WORKBOATS AND LAUNCHES. Gerry Ouderkirk archive.
Clipping courtesy Gerry Ouderkirk.
For more Russel exhibits visit Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum 1165 1st Ave West, Owen Sound, ON N4K 4K8 (519) 371-3333 http://marinerail.com |
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